WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Monday marked two years since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision effectively overturned Roe v. Wade.
In West Palm Beach, dozens of protesters made their voices heard with a rally near Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard.
Laura Pippo, who organized the rally, said she is fighting for reproductive rights. Pippo is urging voters to check "Yes" on Amendment 4 this November.
"That's the most important thing because a lot of people don't realize that there's a strict six-week ban here in Florida," Pippo said. "They have the opportunity to change that by voting yes on Amendment 4."
If approved, Amendment 4 would protect abortions up to viability — about 24 weeks.
Pippo said abortion restrictions in Florida have resulted in out-of-state travel.
Two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, pro-choice voters are making their voices heard in a rally near Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. How pro-life voters are reacting, tonight at 10 on @FOX29WFLX & at 11 on @WPTV pic.twitter.com/7vS372l6r5
— Zitlali Solache (@zitlalisolache) June 24, 2024
"Here in Florida, right now we have one of the strictest bans in the entire country," Pippo said.
Meanwhile, pro-life voters said the Supreme Court's decision in 2022 was a positive move.
"Take a look at what abortion really is and how it dismembers and kills children," Mat Staver, founder of Liberty Counsel Action said. "I don’t know how anybody can humanely think that that is normal and that it's acceptable in our society."
As of Friday, 14 states have ceased nearly all abortion services. Staver stated his organization focuses on pro-life advocacy and said abortions pose health risks for many women.
"The most vulnerable among us are those in the womb," Staver said. "We're talking about literally dismembering somebody while they’re alive."
Florida voters could overturn the six-week ban if 60% of voters support the amendment
